Monthly Climate Summary
February 2017 Summary
34°F
Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.
Monthly Climate Summary
Average Temperature
34.4°F
Normal:
26.8°F
Departure:
+ 7.6°F
Total Precipitation
2.52 in
Normal:
2.28 in
Departure:
+ 0.24 in
Total Snowfall
23.9 in
Normal:
13.7 in
Departure:
+ 10.2 in
Warmest Day
72°F
February 24th
Coldest Day
4°F
February 10th
Wettest Day
0.65 in
February 25th
Snowiest Day
13.2 in
February 9th
| Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature | Precipitation | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |  |
40°F | 25°F | 0.03 in | 1.0 in |
| 2nd |  |
35°F | 20°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 3rd | |
30°F | 19°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 4th |  |
32°F | 16°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 5th | |
38°F | 21°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 6th | |
34°F | 26°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 7th |  |
34°F | 29°F | 0.42 in | 0.2 in |
| 8th |  |
43°F | 31°F | 0.09 in | 0.0 in |
| 9th |  |
32°F | 9°F | 0.56 in | 13.2 in |
| 10th | |
25°F | 4°F | 0.08 in | 1.0 in |
| 11th |  |
36°F | 23°F | 0.07 in | 1.0 in |
| 12th | |
35°F | 25°F | 0.61 in | 7.5 in |
| 13th | |
34°F | 18°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 14th | |
39°F | 21°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 15th | |
43°F | 30°F | 0.01 in | 0.0 in |
| 16th | |
33°F | 24°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 17th | |
36°F | 23°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 18th |  |
52°F | 20°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 19th |  |
55°F | 34°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 20th | |
46°F | 26°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 21st | |
45°F | 18°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 22nd | |
59°F | 37°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 23rd | |
68°F | 40°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 24th | |
72°F | 44°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 25th |  |
71°F | 38°F | 0.65 in | 0.0 in |
| 26th | |
38°F | 25°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 27th | |
54°F | 25°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
| 28th |  |
63°F | 33°F | 0.00 in | 0.0 in |
Legend and Icon Key
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 
Overcast 
Rain Light Rain Rain Shower 
Drizzle 
Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower 
Snow Flurries 
Sleet 
Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm 
Haze Degree Day Summary
Heating Degree Days
857.0
Cooling Degree Days
0.0
Climate Activity Summary
Days at or
Above 90°F
Days Above Freezing
Days That Stayed Below Freezing
Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)
Days with Precipitation
Days with
Snowfall
Wind Summary
Average Wind Speed
1.9 mph
Peak Wind Gust
30 mph
Dominant Wind Direction
NW
All-time Monthly Records
Warmest Day
74°F
February 24th, 2017
Coldest Day
-22°F
February 15th, 1943
Wettest Day
1.82 in
February 7th, 1941
Snowiest Day
23.5 in
February 14th, 1914
Climate Context
Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie.